How to get a PPS number in Cork Street, Dublin 8
- Check you need one. Starting a job, claiming a payment, a driving licence or school are valid reasons. Only looking for work is not. Already had a number? Don't apply again.
- Create a basic MyGovID account (email and password).
- Apply on MyWelfare.ie and give your reason and personal details. Add your child to the same application if needed.
- Choose Cork Street PPS and PSC Centre as the location, then pick a date and time. MyWelfare sends a notification with the appointment and your document list.
- Attend in person at The Guild Building, Cork Street, Dublin 8, D08 XH90. Children being registered must come too. The number is posted to you after checks.
What to bring to the PPS appointment in Cork Street, Dublin 8
- Photo ID: passport (or EU/EEA national ID card). Irish citizens born in Ireland can use an Irish or UK driving licence or learner permit.
- Proof of address with your name, dated within the last 3 months: utility bill, bank statement, lease, or an official letter. Staying with someone? Their bill plus a signed note from them.
- Your reason for needing the number, for example a job offer.
- For a child: their birth or adoption certificate and your own ID.
Full identity list by nationality: PPS number documents.
Cork Street, Dublin 8 office hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:15am–5pm |
| Tuesday | 9:15am–5pm |
| Wednesday | 9:15am–5pm |
| Thursday | 10:30am–5pm |
| Friday | 9:15am–4:30pm |
Your appointment time is the one you booked on MyWelfare. Closed on bank holidays.
Where the Cork Street, Dublin 8 PPS centre is
Cork Street Personal Public Service (PPS) Number and Public Service Card (PSC) Centre
The Guild Building, Cork Street, Dublin 8, D08 XH90
Phone 0818 405060 · [email protected]
Map, contact details and Public Services Card service at Cork Street, Dublin 8
Other PPS centres near Cork Street, Dublin 8
Parnell Street Intreo Centre (Dublin 1)
2 km · Co. Dublin
D'Olier House PPS and PSC Centre
2 km · Co. Dublin
Dublin Central PPS and PSC Centre (Gardiner Street)
3 km · Co. Dublin
Newbridge Intreo Centre
39 km · Co. Kildare
All PPS number centres in Ireland
Frequently asked questions
Can I walk in to Cork Street PPS and PSC Centre for a PPS number?
Residents apply on MyWelfare and book the appointment as part of the application, choosing the centre, date and time. People arriving from Ukraine under temporary protection should go to a PPS allocation centre instead of applying online.
How do I book a PPS appointment in Cork Street, Dublin 8?
Create a basic MyGovID account, start the PPS number application on MyWelfare.ie and select Cork Street PPS and PSC Centre as the location when you pick the date and time.
What do I bring to my PPS appointment in Cork Street, Dublin 8?
Photo ID (passport, national ID card or, for Irish citizens, a driving licence), proof of address in your name dated within 3 months, and the reason you need the number. MyWelfare sends the exact list with your booking.
How long until I get my PPS number after the appointment?
The application goes through further checks after the appointment, and the number is posted to you if approved. No fixed time is published.
What other PPS centres are near Cork Street, Dublin 8?
Parnell Street Intreo Centre (Dublin 1) (2 km), D'Olier House PPS and PSC Centre (2 km), Dublin Central PPS and PSC Centre (Gardiner Street) (3 km), Newbridge Intreo Centre (39 km).
Sources: MyWelfare: PPS Number · gov.ie: Get a PPS Number · PPS allocation centres. Independent guide, not the Department of Social Protection.